'They think I was crazy!' - Mourinho 'happy' to concede goal as Tottenham resurgence continues.

Jose Mourinho has claimed that he was delighted to see Tottenham concede against Crystal Palace on the stroke of half-time as it gave them the impetus to deliver a subsequently resounding victory in the Premier League.

Braces for Gareth Bale and Harry Kane ensured that Christian Benteke's equaliser in injury-time just before the break was for nought as Spurs delivered another resounding goal amid their return to form.

With a crucial two-legged Europa League last-16 tie looming, such an emphatic peformance only pleased their manager, who admitted that he was pleased to let a goal in as it gave his side the urge to reclaim momentum.